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Ascendance of a Bookworm

The second cour of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke premieres July 11 on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV network, with Crunchyroll streaming the series with subtitles and an English dub.

Synthesized from 11 Yomimono stories · updated Jun 27

The second cour of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke will premiere July 11 on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV network, with the new ending theme song "Wanna me" by adieu (the singing stage name of actress Moka Kamishiraishi) starting that same day. The opening theme for the second cour is "Power of Love" by Kana Nishino. The half-year run across two consecutive cours began on April 4. Crunchyroll streams the series with English subtitles and an English dub.

Yoshiaki Iwasaki directs at Wit Studio, replacing previous director Mitsuru Hongo. Mariko Kunisawa writes the series scripts, and Aiko Minowa handles character design. The returning voice cast includes Yuka Iguchi as Rozemyne and Show Hayami as Ferdinand. New cast members include Yukari Tamura as Georgine, Mami Koyama as Veronica, and Minami Takayama as Florencia.

Episodes 5 through 10 have aired, with the series receiving weekly Japanese animation TV household ratings in the Kanto region. The show ranked fourth with 2.8% for the week of May 25-31, and placed seventh at 2.5% for the week of May 18-24. Episode 8 marked a tonal shift, dedicating its first half to a conversation between Rozemyne and Ferdinand about the brutal political realities of their world. Episode 9 revealed that Wilfried cannot read, reframing his earlier behavior as a symptom of systemic neglect. Episode 10 moved quickly through the Harvest Festival and shifted focus to Rosemyne's material-gathering expedition, with Wit Studio action sequences featuring feybeast attacks, though a Crunchyroll audio glitch marred an early conversation.

Key facts

Second cour premiere date
July 11
Second cour ending theme
Wanna me by adieu (Moka Kamishiraishi)
Second cour opening theme
Power of Love by Kana Nishino
Director
Yoshiaki Iwasaki at Wit Studio
Streaming platform
Crunchyroll (subtitled and dubbed)
TV ratings (Kanto, May 25-31)
2.8% household rating, ranked fourth
TV ratings (Kanto, May 18-24)
2.5% household rating, ranked seventh

Timeline

Synthesized by Yomimono from the cited Yomimono stories below, each itself sourced, then editorially reviewed. Every fact links the story it came from.

Facts

Release
tv · 2026-07-11 · 2026-06-27
Release
tv · 2026-04-04 · Japan · 2026-06-19
Noted
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 at #7 · 2026-06-21
Noted
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 ranked fourth with 2.8% · 2026-06-08
Noted
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 re-entered the chart at 2.5 · 2026-05-30
Licensed by
Crunchyroll (worldwide) · 2026-06-19

Connections

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All coverage

Jun 27

Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Cour 2 PV Previews adieu Ending Song

The staff for Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke released the third promotional video for the second cour on June 27. The video debuts the ending theme song "Wanna me" by adieu, the singing stage name of actress Moka Kamishiraishi. The song will start airing with the episode on July 11. The video also previews the opening theme "Power of Love" by Kana Nishino. The second cour premieres July 11 on Yomiuri TV and Nippon TV network at 5:30 p.m. JST. The anime began its half-year run across two consecutive cours on April 4. Crunchyroll streams the series with English subtitles and an English dub. Yoshiaki Iwasaki directs at Wit Studio, replacing previous director Mitsuru Hongo. Mariko Kunisawa writes the series scripts, and Aiko Minowa handles character design. The returning voice cast includes Yuka Iguchi as Rozemyne and Show Hayami as Ferdinand. New cast members include Yukari Tamura as Georgine, Mami Koyama as Veronica, Minami Takayama as Florencia, and others.

Jun 21

Japanese Animation TV Rankings for June 8-14

Video Research published the Japanese animation TV rankings for the Kanto region covering June 8-14. Sazae-san led with a 7.7% household rating, followed by Detective Conan at 6.1% and Chibi Maruko-chan at 4.8%. The list includes 13 programs, with That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 at #5 and Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 at #7.

Jun 19

Kana Nishino Performs New Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Opening Theme

Kana Nishino performs the opening theme song "Power of Love" for the second cour of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke. Moka Kamishiraishi, as adieu, performs the ending theme "Wanna me." The anime premiered on April 4 and airs for two consecutive cours on Yomiuri TV and NTV. Crunchyroll streams the series with subtitles and an English dub.

Jun 14

Sazae-san Leads Japanese Animation TV Rankings for June 1-7

Anime News Network published the Japanese animation TV household ratings for June 1-7, 2026. Sazae-san led with 7.7%, followed by Detective Conan at 6.1% and Chibi Maruko-chan at 6.0%. The list includes ten regular programs and the premiere of a live-action Mr. Osomatsu film, which earned 0.8%.

Jun 8

Ascendance of a Bookworm Episode 9 Reveals Wilfried's Illiteracy

Episode 9 of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke opens with a role-swap plot between Rosemyne and Wilfried that initially seems frivolous, but the episode pivots to reveal that Wilfried cannot read. The revelation leads to a discussion among Sylvester, Ferdinand, and Rosemyne about how Wilfried's lack of pressure has left him unprepared, contrasting with the hard-earned success of other characters.

Jun 8

Japanese Animation TV Rankings for May 25-31

The weekly Japanese animation TV rankings for the Kanto region, covering May 25-31, show Sazae-san leading at 6.3%, followed by Detective Conan at 5.7% and Chibi Maruko-chan at 4.6%. Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 ranked fourth with 2.8%, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 placed seventh at 2.4%.

Jun 1

Ascendance of a Bookworm Episode 8 Pushes Rosemyne Into Darker Political Waters

Episode 8 of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 dedicates its first half to a conversation between Rosemyne and Ferdinand about the brutal political realities of their world. The episode forces Rosemyne to confront the gap between her modern morals and the feudal systems she now operates within, as she schemes to oust a defiant mayor without resorting to outright violence.

May 30

Japanese Animation TV Rankings for May 11-24

Video Research released the Japanese animation household TV ratings for the Kanto region covering the weeks of May 11-17 and May 18-24. In the first week, Sazae-san led with a 7.1 rating, followed by Detective Conan at 6.5 and Chibi Maruko-chan at 5.1. The top ten also included Doraemon, Crayon Shin-chan, One Piece, Star Detective Precure!, Curious George, Oshiri Tantei season 10, and Bluey. The following week, Sazae-san remained on top at 6.9, with Detective Conan at 6.2 and Chibi Maruko-chan at 4.7. One Piece rose to 2.7, while That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 and Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 re-entered the chart at 2.6 and 2.5 respectively. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba rebroadcast tied at 2.3 with Crayon Shin-chan. Star Detective Precure! closed the list at 2.0.

May 30

Adieu Performs Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Second Cour Ending Song

Singer adieu, also known as actress Moka Kamishiraishi, performs the ending theme song "Wanna me" for the second cour of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3. Satoko Shibata wrote the lyrics and music. The CD single releases July 29 with a limited first pressing bundling a Blu-ray of adieu's 2025 concert.

May 19

Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Episode 5 Advances Printing and Concert Prep

Episode 5 of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke returns after a one-week delay, focusing on two threads: the introduction of a new craftsman named Zack who spurs competition in wax stencil printing, and the ongoing preparations for Ferdinand's concert, where Rosemyne's influence inadvertently creates religious music and promotional materials.